The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Ahead of the second Russia-Africa summit, which is taking place in Saint Petersburg from July 27 to 28, FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at Russian influence in Africa. In a special edition of Reporters, we investigated pan-African influencers, who are suspected of relaying Kremlin ideology. Who are they, what…

The pair of newfound species, as well as two previously known species unearthed in the same place, rewrite what we knew about these prehistoric predators.

The Banyana Banyana coach on her long journey and how African teams can close the gap to their European opponents

In tonight's edition: Unrest breaks out in Kenya as protesters clash with police over the cost-of-living crisis. Also, facing an international arrest warrant, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not go to South Africa. His South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa calls it a "mutual decision". And in his first apparent public…

Israel-US project aims to support climate-healthy agriculture and protect critical water resources in the Middle East and Africa.

A new video appears to show Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin for the first time since he led a short-lived rebellion last month, and he is seen telling his troops they will spend time in Belarus training its military before deploying to Africa

Mutinous mercenary boss welcomes his fighters in Belarus, tells them they will not participate in Ukraine war for now.

The National Hurricane Center began keeping tabs on a system off the coast of Africa expected to head toward the Caribbean with a chance of becoming the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

Nigeria was the first country in Africa to roll out a central bank digital currency. The eNaira was launched in October 2021.